cholinergic crisis, a pronounced muscular weakness and respiratory paralysis caused by excessive acetylcholine, often apparent in patients suffering from myasthenia gravis as a result of overmedication with anticholinesterase drugs.
Drug name: Lovaza Generic name: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, EPA and DHA Use: High triglycerides Lovaza is used to treat patients who have high triglycerides in the blood.
Lovaza contains two different omega-3 fatty acids -- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Although the specifics of exactly how DHA and EPA work are not yet clear, it is known that they decrease the liver's production of triglycerides.his medication was originally named Omacor Â® , but the name was changed due to potential confusion with another drug with a similar name. (Click Lovaza Uses for more information on what the medication is used for, including possible off-label uses.).